"Rube"

Pandreas’ late 2013 single “Rås” was a major step forward from the young Norwegian producer, one that placed him firmly within the country’s proud tradition of brilliant contemporary electronic music without detracting from his emerging voice. With “Rube,” the first cut from his upcoming Beluga EP (due April 1 via Sellout!), he’s taking another leap towards palpably ambitious, adventurous long-form disco that's unafraid to eschew easy brightness for a darker, more tempestuous atmosphere. Stretching over nearly nine minutes, “Rube” takes nearly half that time to fully develop before locking into a holding pattern, at which point Pandreas starts adding and swapping out components like an excited mechanic. The constantly shifting, ever-so-tense dynamic makes for an engaging listen: this is how you go long without wasting a second.